The document discusses soft tissue trauma, including closed wounds, open wounds, penetrating injuries, and burn injuries. It describes different types of soft tissue injuries like abrasions, lacerations, avulsions, and crush injuries. For each type of injury, the document outlines how to assess severity and provide initial emergency care, focusing on controlling bleeding, treating for shock, and monitoring vital signs during transport. Special considerations are given to managing amputated body parts. The overall aim is to quickly assess and treat soft tissue injuries based on their nature and severity.
Includes the essential sepsis sepsis workup,starting from simple tests to more advanced and more specific tests to identify the source of sepsis, and accordingly apply the effective and specific management
This document discusses cardiovascular emergencies that EMTs may encounter and how to treat them. It focuses on nitroglycerin and aspirin administration for chest pain. Nitroglycerin is given sublingually for chest discomfort and relaxes blood vessels. Aspirin prevents blood clotting and is given to suspected heart attack patients. Signs of cardiac compromise like chest pain and shortness of breath are described. Proper assessment using OPQRST is emphasized to evaluate patients' symptoms and guide treatment.
1. Abdominal trauma can involve different regions including the anterior abdomen, thoracoabdominal area, flanks, and back. Blunt abdominal trauma is more difficult to diagnose than penetrating trauma and can involve multiple organs.
2. Evaluation of abdominal trauma involves primary and secondary surveys including history, physical exam, diagnostic tests like FAST, CT scans, and exploratory laparotomy if indicated. Common solid organ injuries are to the spleen and liver while the small intestine is the most common hollow viscus injury.
3. Management depends on the specific organ injured and includes non-operative management, angiographic embolization, splenectomy, splenorrhaphy, small bowel resection, and repair of
This document discusses approaches to managing abdominal trauma in the emergency department. It begins by outlining learning objectives which include identifying abdominal trauma, learning assessment approaches, and trauma management. It then discusses the primary and secondary surveys as well as indications of shock. Specific injuries like solid organ injuries, hollow visceral injuries, retroperitoneal injuries, and diaphragmatic injuries are examined. Mechanisms of injury, physical exam findings, ultrasound, and management are also reviewed to provide emergency physicians with guidance on evaluating and treating abdominal trauma.
This document discusses classification and treatment of venous disorders of the extremities. It classifies diseases by location such as the superior and inferior vena cava, describes conditions like thrombophlebitis, varicose veins and post-thrombophlebitic syndrome. Diagnostic tests and stages of chronic venous insufficiency are outlined. Conservative treatments include compression therapy, medications and anticoagulants. Surgical options are described for eliminating reflux and removing varicose veins.
extremity vascular injury, arterial injury, causes of arterial injury, mechanisms of arterial injury, investigations for arterial injury, treatment of arterial injury, , extremity vascular injuryfor medical students
1) The document discusses the diagnosis and treatment of intra-abdominal injuries, including the external anatomy of the abdomen, classification of injuries as blunt, penetrating, or iatrogenic, signs and symptoms of potential abdominal injury, and priorities for diagnosis and management.
2) Key diagnostic tests discussed are physical exam, plain films, FAST ultrasound, CT scan, diagnostic peritoneal lavage, and exploratory laparotomy. Indications, advantages, limitations, and sensitivities of each test are provided.
3) Treatment priorities and approaches are outlined, including resuscitation, damage control resuscitation, identifying the source of bleeding, and surgical procedures for exploratory laparotomy and repair of specific organ injuries
1) A 25-year-old male was in a high-speed head-on collision as an unrestrained driver and is unresponsive upon arrival with abnormal vital signs and injuries.
2) During the primary survey, the team will follow the ATLS protocol to simultaneously assess and treat the patient's airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure (ABCDEs).
3) Adjuncts like diagnostic tools, vital sign monitoring, and urinary/gastric catheters will be used as needed during primary survey and resuscitation before proceeding to secondary survey and definitive care, with continuous re-evaluation of the stabilized patient.
Includes the essential sepsis sepsis workup,starting from simple tests to more advanced and more specific tests to identify the source of sepsis, and accordingly apply the effective and specific management
This document discusses cardiovascular emergencies that EMTs may encounter and how to treat them. It focuses on nitroglycerin and aspirin administration for chest pain. Nitroglycerin is given sublingually for chest discomfort and relaxes blood vessels. Aspirin prevents blood clotting and is given to suspected heart attack patients. Signs of cardiac compromise like chest pain and shortness of breath are described. Proper assessment using OPQRST is emphasized to evaluate patients' symptoms and guide treatment.
1. Abdominal trauma can involve different regions including the anterior abdomen, thoracoabdominal area, flanks, and back. Blunt abdominal trauma is more difficult to diagnose than penetrating trauma and can involve multiple organs.
2. Evaluation of abdominal trauma involves primary and secondary surveys including history, physical exam, diagnostic tests like FAST, CT scans, and exploratory laparotomy if indicated. Common solid organ injuries are to the spleen and liver while the small intestine is the most common hollow viscus injury.
3. Management depends on the specific organ injured and includes non-operative management, angiographic embolization, splenectomy, splenorrhaphy, small bowel resection, and repair of
This document discusses approaches to managing abdominal trauma in the emergency department. It begins by outlining learning objectives which include identifying abdominal trauma, learning assessment approaches, and trauma management. It then discusses the primary and secondary surveys as well as indications of shock. Specific injuries like solid organ injuries, hollow visceral injuries, retroperitoneal injuries, and diaphragmatic injuries are examined. Mechanisms of injury, physical exam findings, ultrasound, and management are also reviewed to provide emergency physicians with guidance on evaluating and treating abdominal trauma.
This document discusses classification and treatment of venous disorders of the extremities. It classifies diseases by location such as the superior and inferior vena cava, describes conditions like thrombophlebitis, varicose veins and post-thrombophlebitic syndrome. Diagnostic tests and stages of chronic venous insufficiency are outlined. Conservative treatments include compression therapy, medications and anticoagulants. Surgical options are described for eliminating reflux and removing varicose veins.
extremity vascular injury, arterial injury, causes of arterial injury, mechanisms of arterial injury, investigations for arterial injury, treatment of arterial injury, , extremity vascular injuryfor medical students
1) The document discusses the diagnosis and treatment of intra-abdominal injuries, including the external anatomy of the abdomen, classification of injuries as blunt, penetrating, or iatrogenic, signs and symptoms of potential abdominal injury, and priorities for diagnosis and management.
2) Key diagnostic tests discussed are physical exam, plain films, FAST ultrasound, CT scan, diagnostic peritoneal lavage, and exploratory laparotomy. Indications, advantages, limitations, and sensitivities of each test are provided.
3) Treatment priorities and approaches are outlined, including resuscitation, damage control resuscitation, identifying the source of bleeding, and surgical procedures for exploratory laparotomy and repair of specific organ injuries
1) A 25-year-old male was in a high-speed head-on collision as an unrestrained driver and is unresponsive upon arrival with abnormal vital signs and injuries.
2) During the primary survey, the team will follow the ATLS protocol to simultaneously assess and treat the patient's airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure (ABCDEs).
3) Adjuncts like diagnostic tools, vital sign monitoring, and urinary/gastric catheters will be used as needed during primary survey and resuscitation before proceeding to secondary survey and definitive care, with continuous re-evaluation of the stabilized patient.
This document provides an overview of minimal invasive surgery (MIS), also known as laparoscopic surgery. It discusses the history and development of laparoscopic techniques, advantages like less pain and faster recovery compared to open surgery. Prerequisites for MIS include patient fitness, instruments used like laparoscopes and trocars. Risks include injuries from trocars and potential complications from carbon dioxide insufflation like gas embolism. The document outlines general principles of MIS including visualization, triangulation and sealing blood vessels. Both basic procedures like laparoscopic cholecystectomy and more advanced surgeries are discussed.
The document discusses orthopedic emergencies that EMTs may encounter, including fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains. It covers the causes of orthopedic injuries, mechanisms of injury, types of fractures, signs and symptoms of orthopedic injuries, and how to assess extremity injuries through examination of pain, deformities, swelling, sensation, motor function, and circulation. EMTs must thoroughly assess orthopedic injuries and provide care such as immobilization to prevent further injury and minimize pain.
A 70-year-old female presented with sudden onset of left leg pain and was found to have absent pulses and decreased sensation in the left leg. Doppler ultrasound revealed a large blood clot in the left iliac artery. She was taken immediately to the operating room for emergency surgery. Acute limb ischemia requires rapid diagnosis and treatment to save threatened limbs. Options include catheter-directed thrombolysis, surgical embolectomy, or amputation if ischemia has caused irreversible damage. Prompt treatment is needed to prevent major complications like amputation or death.
The document discusses disaster triage methods for mass casualty incidents with limited resources. It describes the START and SAVE triage protocols. START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) uses respiratory rate, pulse, and mental status to categorize patients as red, yellow, green, or black. SAVE (Secondary Assessment of Victim Endpoint) further assesses patients in a priority order determined by START to allocate limited treatment resources to those with the highest survival probability. The document provides examples of applying both START and SAVE triage protocols to different disaster patients.
Lecture on abdominal trauma during Basic Life Support 2018 course in Sibu Hospital. Encompasses blunt and penetrating trauma, principles and tips of management
This document discusses crush injury and crush syndrome. It defines crush syndrome as muscle damage from prolonged pressure that can lead to systemic complications from the release of intracellular muscle contents. Key points include: crush syndrome is a medical emergency requiring aggressive IV fluid resuscitation and bicarbonate to prevent renal failure from myoglobinuria; complications include rhabdomyolysis, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, and metabolic acidosis; it commonly results from events causing mass casualties such as earthquakes.
This document outlines various acute gastrointestinal emergencies, categorized by site of involvement. It describes common conditions that present as GI emergencies in the esophagus, stomach/duodenum, gallbladder/biliary tract, pancreas, small intestine, large bowel, and peritoneal cavity. For each site or condition, it provides a brief overview of typical clinical presentation and underlying pathology, as well as general treatment strategies. The goal is to help clinicians recognize conditions that commonly cause acute GI emergencies and understand their typical features and management approaches.
The document provides guidelines for performing basic life support, including checking for response, calling for help, opening the airway, checking for breathing, performing 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, and continuing cycles of compressions and breaths until emergency services arrive or the victim starts breathing on their own. Early CPR and defibrillation are critical for survival from cardiac arrest, with survival rates declining rapidly without intervention in the first few minutes. Bystander CPR can double or triple a victim's chance of survival.
This document discusses protocols for wound debridement. It defines debridement as removing dead, contaminated, or adherent tissue from a wound to facilitate healing. The main types of debridement covered are mechanical, enzymatic, sharp, autolytic, and biologic. Characteristics of necrotic tissue like color, consistency, and adherence are reviewed. Protocols for sharp debridement emphasize preparing the patient, thoroughly removing necrotic tissue from the wound base outward until bleeding edges are seen, and irrigating and dressing the wound. The goal of debridement is to remove barriers to healing and reduce the bacterial burden.
Acute limb ischemia is a sudden decrease in limb perfusion that threatens limb viability. It is usually caused by thrombosis of atherosclerotic vessels or embolism from cardiac sources or aneurysms. Clinical manifestations include pain, pallor, coldness, and pulselessness. Imaging can help determine the severity and guide treatment, which may include thrombolysis, embolectomy, bypass surgery, or amputation depending on the classification and etiology. Complications include reperfusion injury and compartment syndrome.
This document discusses diaphragmatic injury, including its etiology, associated injuries, signs and symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and management. The majority of diaphragmatic injuries are caused by penetrating trauma, most commonly stab wounds or gunshots. Left-sided injuries are more often associated with blunt trauma from high pressure to the chest or abdomen. Common associated injuries include damage to the spleen, ribs, liver, lungs, head, pelvis, and bowels. Diagnosis can be made through chest x-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, or laparoscopy. Surgical repair is usually required to suture tear sizes over 2 cm. Complications include herniation of abdominal organs into the chest and pulmonary issues if left
This document provides information on musculoskeletal trauma. It begins with epidemiology statistics on musculoskeletal injuries and discusses the anatomy and physiology of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and neurovascular structures. It then covers mechanisms of injury, clinical manifestations, emergency management, complications, and nursing management of various musculoskeletal traumas including fractures, dislocations, soft tissue injuries, and pelvic fractures. Specific topics covered in depth include fat embolism, hemorrhage, osteomyelitis, avascular necrosis, crush injuries, compartment syndrome, and rhabdomyolysis.
This document discusses abdominal trauma, including the anatomy of the abdomen, common mechanisms of injury like motor vehicle accidents and penetrating wounds, and the pathophysiology of blunt versus penetrating trauma. The most commonly injured organs from blunt trauma are the spleen, liver, and small bowel due to shearing and compression forces that can tear or rupture these solid organs.
Initial Resuscitation in Surgical Emergencies
The document discusses the initial steps in resuscitation for surgical emergencies, including assessing and treating the ABCDEs (airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure/environment). It covers open airway methods, types of airway equipment, needle decompression for tension pneumothorax, chest seals for open pneumothorax, and classifications of shock. Pathophysiology of hemorrhagic shock is explained in terms of cardiovascular, hormonal, microcirculatory responses. Fluid resuscitation is discussed, including types of fluids, ideal properties, and evolution of resuscitation solutions. Blood transfusion components like packed red blood cells, plasma
Postoperative complications and their managementAbchiss
This document provides an overview of common postoperative complications and their management. It discusses complications that can occur immediately after surgery, early in recovery, throughout recovery, and late after surgery. These include issues like bleeding, infection, blood clots, and organ-specific complications. It also outlines criteria for safe discharge from recovery and protocols for initial assessments, prophylaxis, monitoring vital signs and surgical sites, and treating complications involving different body systems like respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal systems. The goal is to provide guidance on recognizing and managing complications to support the patient's recovery.
This document discusses acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI), a rare but life-threatening condition caused by sudden interruption of blood supply to the intestine. It can be caused by arterial embolism, thrombosis, or venous thrombosis. Clinical features include severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and bloody stools. Early diagnosis via CT angiography and prompt resuscitation, antibiotics, anticoagulation, and surgery are important, as delayed treatment can lead to bowel necrosis and death. Surgical management focuses on reestablishing blood flow and resecting non-viable bowel. Outcomes depend on how quickly treatment is initiated.
The document provides information on the history, anatomy, physiology, assessment, and management of splenic injuries. Some key points:
- The spleen was historically described as "the organ full of mystery" due to lack of understanding of its function. Splenectomy became more successful in the late 19th century.
- The spleen is wedge-shaped and located in the left upper abdominal quadrant. It has important roles in immune function and filtering blood. Injuries are often due to blunt trauma from motor vehicle accidents or direct blows.
- Assessment of splenic injuries involves history, examination, and investigations like ultrasound, CT scan, or diagnostic peritoneal lavage. Injuries are graded based on the Organ
ATLS stands for Advanced Trauma Life Support. It provides guidelines for assessing and treating trauma patients. The guidelines involve preparation and triage, a primary survey to identify life threats, resuscitation to address threats, a secondary survey for full examination, monitoring, and definitive care. The process aims to quickly identify and stabilize patients before providing full treatment.
1) Penetrating chest injuries can damage the chest wall, lungs, heart, blood vessels, diaphragm or mediastinum. Signs and symptoms depend on the specific organ injured but may include pain, difficulty breathing, shock or abdominal symptoms.
2) For penetrating injuries to the heart (cardiac tamponade or wound), management depends on the patient's hemodynamic stability. Unstable patients require immediate thoracotomy while stable patients can be evaluated first with ultrasound or surgery.
3) Surgical techniques for penetrating cardiac injury include median sternotomy or left lateral thoracotomy. The pericardium is opened to access the heart. Bleeding from ventricles is controlled manually or with s
This document discusses spine injuries and their management by emergency medical technicians. It notes that trauma to the spine can cause paralysis or death. Rapid assessment and immobilization of potential spine injuries is critical to prevent further damage. The document provides guidance on mechanisms of injury that may involve the spine, signs and symptoms of spine injury, and proper techniques for immobilizing a patient to the long backboard or KED device while maintaining spinal alignment.
This document discusses bleeding emergencies that EMTs may encounter and how to manage them. It describes the types of external bleeding (arterial, venous, capillary) and signs associated with each. Profuse uncontrolled bleeding can quickly lead to shock and death if not addressed immediately. The key is to control bleeding through direct pressure on the wound with dressings, bandages, or hemostatic agents until bleeding stops. EMTs must also monitor for signs of shock in trauma patients and use measures like pneumatic anti-shock garments if indicated.
This document provides an overview of minimal invasive surgery (MIS), also known as laparoscopic surgery. It discusses the history and development of laparoscopic techniques, advantages like less pain and faster recovery compared to open surgery. Prerequisites for MIS include patient fitness, instruments used like laparoscopes and trocars. Risks include injuries from trocars and potential complications from carbon dioxide insufflation like gas embolism. The document outlines general principles of MIS including visualization, triangulation and sealing blood vessels. Both basic procedures like laparoscopic cholecystectomy and more advanced surgeries are discussed.
The document discusses orthopedic emergencies that EMTs may encounter, including fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains. It covers the causes of orthopedic injuries, mechanisms of injury, types of fractures, signs and symptoms of orthopedic injuries, and how to assess extremity injuries through examination of pain, deformities, swelling, sensation, motor function, and circulation. EMTs must thoroughly assess orthopedic injuries and provide care such as immobilization to prevent further injury and minimize pain.
A 70-year-old female presented with sudden onset of left leg pain and was found to have absent pulses and decreased sensation in the left leg. Doppler ultrasound revealed a large blood clot in the left iliac artery. She was taken immediately to the operating room for emergency surgery. Acute limb ischemia requires rapid diagnosis and treatment to save threatened limbs. Options include catheter-directed thrombolysis, surgical embolectomy, or amputation if ischemia has caused irreversible damage. Prompt treatment is needed to prevent major complications like amputation or death.
The document discusses disaster triage methods for mass casualty incidents with limited resources. It describes the START and SAVE triage protocols. START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) uses respiratory rate, pulse, and mental status to categorize patients as red, yellow, green, or black. SAVE (Secondary Assessment of Victim Endpoint) further assesses patients in a priority order determined by START to allocate limited treatment resources to those with the highest survival probability. The document provides examples of applying both START and SAVE triage protocols to different disaster patients.
Lecture on abdominal trauma during Basic Life Support 2018 course in Sibu Hospital. Encompasses blunt and penetrating trauma, principles and tips of management
This document discusses crush injury and crush syndrome. It defines crush syndrome as muscle damage from prolonged pressure that can lead to systemic complications from the release of intracellular muscle contents. Key points include: crush syndrome is a medical emergency requiring aggressive IV fluid resuscitation and bicarbonate to prevent renal failure from myoglobinuria; complications include rhabdomyolysis, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, and metabolic acidosis; it commonly results from events causing mass casualties such as earthquakes.
This document outlines various acute gastrointestinal emergencies, categorized by site of involvement. It describes common conditions that present as GI emergencies in the esophagus, stomach/duodenum, gallbladder/biliary tract, pancreas, small intestine, large bowel, and peritoneal cavity. For each site or condition, it provides a brief overview of typical clinical presentation and underlying pathology, as well as general treatment strategies. The goal is to help clinicians recognize conditions that commonly cause acute GI emergencies and understand their typical features and management approaches.
The document provides guidelines for performing basic life support, including checking for response, calling for help, opening the airway, checking for breathing, performing 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, and continuing cycles of compressions and breaths until emergency services arrive or the victim starts breathing on their own. Early CPR and defibrillation are critical for survival from cardiac arrest, with survival rates declining rapidly without intervention in the first few minutes. Bystander CPR can double or triple a victim's chance of survival.
This document discusses protocols for wound debridement. It defines debridement as removing dead, contaminated, or adherent tissue from a wound to facilitate healing. The main types of debridement covered are mechanical, enzymatic, sharp, autolytic, and biologic. Characteristics of necrotic tissue like color, consistency, and adherence are reviewed. Protocols for sharp debridement emphasize preparing the patient, thoroughly removing necrotic tissue from the wound base outward until bleeding edges are seen, and irrigating and dressing the wound. The goal of debridement is to remove barriers to healing and reduce the bacterial burden.
Acute limb ischemia is a sudden decrease in limb perfusion that threatens limb viability. It is usually caused by thrombosis of atherosclerotic vessels or embolism from cardiac sources or aneurysms. Clinical manifestations include pain, pallor, coldness, and pulselessness. Imaging can help determine the severity and guide treatment, which may include thrombolysis, embolectomy, bypass surgery, or amputation depending on the classification and etiology. Complications include reperfusion injury and compartment syndrome.
This document discusses diaphragmatic injury, including its etiology, associated injuries, signs and symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and management. The majority of diaphragmatic injuries are caused by penetrating trauma, most commonly stab wounds or gunshots. Left-sided injuries are more often associated with blunt trauma from high pressure to the chest or abdomen. Common associated injuries include damage to the spleen, ribs, liver, lungs, head, pelvis, and bowels. Diagnosis can be made through chest x-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, or laparoscopy. Surgical repair is usually required to suture tear sizes over 2 cm. Complications include herniation of abdominal organs into the chest and pulmonary issues if left
This document provides information on musculoskeletal trauma. It begins with epidemiology statistics on musculoskeletal injuries and discusses the anatomy and physiology of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and neurovascular structures. It then covers mechanisms of injury, clinical manifestations, emergency management, complications, and nursing management of various musculoskeletal traumas including fractures, dislocations, soft tissue injuries, and pelvic fractures. Specific topics covered in depth include fat embolism, hemorrhage, osteomyelitis, avascular necrosis, crush injuries, compartment syndrome, and rhabdomyolysis.
This document discusses abdominal trauma, including the anatomy of the abdomen, common mechanisms of injury like motor vehicle accidents and penetrating wounds, and the pathophysiology of blunt versus penetrating trauma. The most commonly injured organs from blunt trauma are the spleen, liver, and small bowel due to shearing and compression forces that can tear or rupture these solid organs.
Initial Resuscitation in Surgical Emergencies
The document discusses the initial steps in resuscitation for surgical emergencies, including assessing and treating the ABCDEs (airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure/environment). It covers open airway methods, types of airway equipment, needle decompression for tension pneumothorax, chest seals for open pneumothorax, and classifications of shock. Pathophysiology of hemorrhagic shock is explained in terms of cardiovascular, hormonal, microcirculatory responses. Fluid resuscitation is discussed, including types of fluids, ideal properties, and evolution of resuscitation solutions. Blood transfusion components like packed red blood cells, plasma
Postoperative complications and their managementAbchiss
This document provides an overview of common postoperative complications and their management. It discusses complications that can occur immediately after surgery, early in recovery, throughout recovery, and late after surgery. These include issues like bleeding, infection, blood clots, and organ-specific complications. It also outlines criteria for safe discharge from recovery and protocols for initial assessments, prophylaxis, monitoring vital signs and surgical sites, and treating complications involving different body systems like respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal systems. The goal is to provide guidance on recognizing and managing complications to support the patient's recovery.
This document discusses acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI), a rare but life-threatening condition caused by sudden interruption of blood supply to the intestine. It can be caused by arterial embolism, thrombosis, or venous thrombosis. Clinical features include severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and bloody stools. Early diagnosis via CT angiography and prompt resuscitation, antibiotics, anticoagulation, and surgery are important, as delayed treatment can lead to bowel necrosis and death. Surgical management focuses on reestablishing blood flow and resecting non-viable bowel. Outcomes depend on how quickly treatment is initiated.
The document provides information on the history, anatomy, physiology, assessment, and management of splenic injuries. Some key points:
- The spleen was historically described as "the organ full of mystery" due to lack of understanding of its function. Splenectomy became more successful in the late 19th century.
- The spleen is wedge-shaped and located in the left upper abdominal quadrant. It has important roles in immune function and filtering blood. Injuries are often due to blunt trauma from motor vehicle accidents or direct blows.
- Assessment of splenic injuries involves history, examination, and investigations like ultrasound, CT scan, or diagnostic peritoneal lavage. Injuries are graded based on the Organ
ATLS stands for Advanced Trauma Life Support. It provides guidelines for assessing and treating trauma patients. The guidelines involve preparation and triage, a primary survey to identify life threats, resuscitation to address threats, a secondary survey for full examination, monitoring, and definitive care. The process aims to quickly identify and stabilize patients before providing full treatment.
1) Penetrating chest injuries can damage the chest wall, lungs, heart, blood vessels, diaphragm or mediastinum. Signs and symptoms depend on the specific organ injured but may include pain, difficulty breathing, shock or abdominal symptoms.
2) For penetrating injuries to the heart (cardiac tamponade or wound), management depends on the patient's hemodynamic stability. Unstable patients require immediate thoracotomy while stable patients can be evaluated first with ultrasound or surgery.
3) Surgical techniques for penetrating cardiac injury include median sternotomy or left lateral thoracotomy. The pericardium is opened to access the heart. Bleeding from ventricles is controlled manually or with s
This document discusses spine injuries and their management by emergency medical technicians. It notes that trauma to the spine can cause paralysis or death. Rapid assessment and immobilization of potential spine injuries is critical to prevent further damage. The document provides guidance on mechanisms of injury that may involve the spine, signs and symptoms of spine injury, and proper techniques for immobilizing a patient to the long backboard or KED device while maintaining spinal alignment.
This document discusses bleeding emergencies that EMTs may encounter and how to manage them. It describes the types of external bleeding (arterial, venous, capillary) and signs associated with each. Profuse uncontrolled bleeding can quickly lead to shock and death if not addressed immediately. The key is to control bleeding through direct pressure on the wound with dressings, bandages, or hemostatic agents until bleeding stops. EMTs must also monitor for signs of shock in trauma patients and use measures like pneumatic anti-shock garments if indicated.
This document discusses shock, its causes, signs and symptoms, and management for emergency medical technicians. It defines shock as the body's inability to circulate enough oxygenated blood to tissues. Severe injury, trauma, blood loss, or fluid loss can lead to shock. Early signs of shock include anxiety, pale skin, nausea, rapid pulse and breathing. Left untreated, shock progresses to altered mental status, low blood pressure, weak pulse, shallow breathing and cold skin. EMTs are trained to recognize shock early, provide emergency care, and ensure rapid transport to definitive care. Positioning, covering, monitoring vitals, and reassurance can help minimize shock.
This document discusses submersion, diving, and water rescue emergencies that EMTs may encounter. It describes risks like currents, depth, and temperature that can complicate rescues. It also categorizes levels of drowning severity from asymptomatic to cardiac arrest. Procedures are outlined for assessing drowning patients and providing care, including spinal stabilization techniques for injured patients in the water. Medical emergencies specific to diving like air embolism and decompression sickness are also reviewed.
This document discusses the secondary assessment of trauma patients by emergency medical technicians. It describes assessing a patient's level of consciousness using the Glasgow Coma Scale and evaluating their motor, verbal, and eye responses to stimuli. Significant mechanisms of injury that could produce life-threatening trauma are outlined for both adults and children. The document provides guidance on performing a focused physical exam to identify injuries based on the mechanism of injury. The goal of the secondary assessment is to find potential life threats and determine if the patient requires transport to a trauma center.
This document discusses chest trauma, including types of injuries like flail chest, pneumothorax, and cardiac contusion. It describes signs and symptoms of these injuries as well as management, which includes stabilizing the patient's airway and breathing, administering oxygen, and rapidly transporting to the hospital. Special considerations are given to open chest wounds, tension pneumothorax, and impaled objects.
This document discusses neurological emergencies that EMTs may encounter, including altered mental status, seizures, and strokes. It provides information on assessing mental status, common causes of altered status using the AEIOU TIPS mnemonic, and managing patients with neurological emergencies by focusing on airway, breathing, and circulation. The document also details the types and characteristics of seizures, including tonic-clonic, partial, and absence seizures. It stresses the importance of obtaining a patient history and monitoring breathing during seizures.
Head injuries can range from minor to life-threatening and require prompt recognition and treatment. Signs and symptoms may include altered mental status, visible head damage, unequal or nonreactive pupils, nausea, vomiting, personality changes, paralysis, seizures, and abnormal vital signs. Proper care involves managing the airway, providing oxygen, rapid trauma assessment, monitoring for deterioration, and preparing for transport to a trauma center.
The document discusses the steps of performing a primary patient assessment as an emergency medical technician. It describes establishing the patient's level of consciousness, assessing their airway, breathing, and circulation, and determining priorities for care and transport. The primary assessment involves forming a general impression, determining the chief complaint, assessing mental status, airway, breathing, and circulation to quickly identify and treat any immediate life threats.
This topic comes under the General Principles of Surgery for MBBS Students. The student should know the various types of wounds, their assessment and dressing methods.
The document provides information on wound classification, types of wounds, bleeding control, and first aid interventions for wounds. It discusses the following:
- Classification of wounds as closed or open, with open wounds further divided into abrasions, incisions, lacerations, punctures, and avulsions.
- Approaches to control bleeding include direct pressure, elevation, pressure points, and tourniquets as a last resort.
- First aid for wounds involves stopping bleeding, cleaning the wound, and covering it with a sterile dressing and bandage to protect it and prevent infection.
- Closed wounds like bruises, hematomas and crush injuries are also addressed. Signs of internal bleeding and
1. Fracture is a break in the structural continuity of bone that can be caused by trauma or pathology. Fractures are classified based on etiology, communication, and shape.
2. Evaluation of fractures involves history, physical exam, and imaging studies like x-rays. Treatment depends on the fracture type but generally involves reduction, immobilization, and rehabilitation.
3. Complications of fractures include infection, malunion, nonunion, and impaired function. Open fractures require emergent irrigation, debridement, and antibiotic treatment to prevent infection.
The document discusses respiratory compromise, which occurs when the respiratory system becomes impaired, limiting oxygen intake and carbon dioxide expulsion. This can be caused by injuries, illnesses, or conditions affecting the airway, respiration, or ventilation. Common signs of respiratory compromise include abnormal breathing sounds, respiratory distress, changes in rate/rhythm, and altered mental status. EMTs must rapidly assess patients for adequate oxygenation and provide immediate intervention if breathing is inadequate, as respiratory failure can develop quickly and threaten life.
This document provides information on first aid, including objectives, definitions, common emergencies, transportation of casualties, bandaging, qualities of first aiders, and first aid skills. It aims to describe the principles and practice of first aid, and to enable students to promote safety, prevent accidents, and manage common trauma and emergencies. The document outlines how to assess emergency situations, provide initial care including restoring breathing and circulation, and calling for additional assistance.
This document discusses workplace safety risks faced by emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and strategies to prevent infection from pathogens. EMTs are exposed to infectious diseases through contact with body fluids, contaminated equipment, and moving patients. The major communicable diseases of concern are HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis. Standard precautions like hand washing and personal protective equipment are key to minimizing exposure and must be used with all patients due to the inability to identify infectious conditions by symptoms alone. Common routes of infection include inhalation, ingestion, injection, and absorption, so protective equipment like gloves, gowns, masks and goggles are necessary during patient care and handling of bodily fluids.
First Aid concepts and techniques were presented. It discussed the definition of first aid, assessing emergency situations, calling for help, controlling bleeding, using splints, and treating heat stroke, snake bites, and other injuries. Proper first aid is essential for saving lives in an accident. The presentation concluded with information on keeping a first aid kit handy and free trainings offered by JDC Rescue.
The document provides information on first aid duties and procedures. It outlines how to attend an emergency scene safely, treat common injuries like burns, bleeding, fractures, and how to properly lift and move a patient. The duties of a first aider include responding to emergencies within their training limits and rendering first aid until further medical care is available. First aid procedures explained include treating minor burns, applying direct pressure to stop bleeding, immobilizing fractures, and techniques for safely lifting patients in emergency situations.
This document provides information on various agents that could potentially be used for terrorism purposes, including diseases, chemicals, and radiation. It discusses specific diseases like anthrax, smallpox, botulism, plague, and hemorrhagic fever, describing their symptoms and treatments. It also covers chemical agents like sarin, phosgene, and mustard gas, as well as the effects of ionizing radiation. The document concludes by addressing blast injuries from explosions and outlining emergency procedures for evaluation, management, and evacuation in the event of a terrorist attack.
This document discusses scene safety for emergency medical technicians. It emphasizes that scene safety is the top priority when responding to any call. EMTs must assess hazards such as environmental conditions, hazardous materials, potential for violence, and vehicle collisions before providing care to patients. The document provides guidance on identifying hazards, requesting assistance if a scene is unsafe, and techniques for providing care while protecting oneself and patients from risks.
Traumatology studies wounds and injuries caused by accidents or violence and their surgical treatment. The document discusses mechanisms of trauma including blunt and penetrating injuries. It describes the ABCDE approach to the trauma primary survey which rapidly identifies life-threatening conditions such as airway obstruction, tension pneumothorax, hemorrhage, and head injuries. The primary survey establishes airway, breathing and circulation before fully examining the patient and providing further treatment.
This document provides an overview of common over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to treat minor medical conditions. It discusses OTC drugs for headaches, eye issues, ear issues, antacids, diarrhea, nausea, colds, coughs, laxatives, skin issues, hemorrhoids and more. For each category, it lists examples of active ingredients and brand names, and also provides precautions for their use. The goal is to familiarize students with basic OTC medications and proper usage.
This document discusses aquatic emergencies such as drowning and near-drowning. It outlines various types of aquatic emergencies including drowning, diving accidents, and boating incidents. The document discusses causes of drowning, signs of near-drowning and drowning, safety measures for rescuers, and emergency treatment for aquatic accident victims including removal from the water, CPR, oxygen, and transport to advanced care. Deep-water diving emergencies like air embolisms are also addressed.
This document provides an overview of annual helicopter safety training for YEMS personnel who work with medical evacuation helicopters. It outlines safety procedures for approaching and departing helicopters, crew cooperation, safety equipment, loading and unloading patients, prohibited operations like hover entrance/exit, and patient management considerations for flights. The training covers danger zones, using safe corridors, waiting for rotor stops, following pilot instructions, and maintaining awareness of hazards.
This document outlines procedures and recommendations for Yukon EMS helicopter operations. It reviews current practices and identifies risks. Key recommendations include developing standards for training, equipment, and decision-making processes around helicopter responses. A new decision matrix and forms are proposed to help assess safety factors like weather, landing zones, and weight capacities before helicopter missions. The goal is to ensure a risk mitigation strategy that allows YEMS to safely meet patient needs across the territory.
This document discusses head trauma, including:
- The anatomy of the head and brain and types of injuries like concussions, contusions, hematomas.
- Primary and secondary brain injuries, with primary occurring immediately from force and secondary developing over hours from hypoxia or decreased blood flow.
- Assessment of head injury patients including neurological exam signs like anisocoria and posturing that indicate increased intracranial pressure.
- Management focuses on airway control, preventing hypotension, limiting agitation to reduce intracranial pressure, and treating cerebral herniation syndrome aggressively.
This document discusses vehicle extrication for emergency medical responders. It defines vehicle extrication as removing patients from a vehicle after an accident. It describes the emergency medical responder's role in assessing safety hazards, accessing the patient while stabilizing their spine, and controlling the scene until additional responders arrive. The document outlines two common types of extrication - using a Kendrick Extrication Device or performing a rapid extrication. It emphasizes the importance of personal safety and controlling spinal motion during extrication. The document also warns of potential hazards from the vehicle like leaking fluids, an unstable vehicle, airbags, and downed power lines during the extrication process.
This document discusses trauma in pregnancy and provides key information. It notes that trauma poses unique challenges due to the need to care for both the mother and unborn child. Physiological changes in pregnancy like increased risk of fainting and changes to vital signs can affect trauma assessment and treatment. Aggressive oxygen and fluid administration are critical to optimize outcomes for both. Proper positioning is also needed to prevent supine hypotension in pregnant patients. Motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of trauma-related injuries or deaths among pregnant women.
Thoracic trauma is common, accounting for 50% of multiple trauma cases and 25% of trauma deaths. Potentially fatal thoracic injuries like tension pneumothorax, massive hemothorax, and cardiac tamponade require rapid recognition and intervention to save lives. The primary survey focuses on the "Deadly Dozen" immediate threats like airway obstruction, open pneumothorax, and flail chest, while the secondary survey evaluates less immediately life-threatening injuries like pulmonary contusion and myocardial contusion. Chest injuries frequently necessitate prompt treatment and often require urgent transport or "load-and-go" to definitive care.
The document discusses the structure and function of the nervous system. It describes the major divisions as the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS has three types of neurons that connect the CNS to the body and organs. It also describes the somatic and autonomic systems within the PNS. The autonomic system further divides into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems which work in opposition to activate the fight or flight response versus the rest and digest response. The CNS structures of the brain and spinal cord are also summarized, including the four lobes of the brain and principles of contralateral organization and lateralization of functions.
The document provides step-by-step instructions for creating realistic moulage makeup effects for emergency response training simulations. It details homemade recipes for simulated blood, bruises, burns, and other injuries using inexpensive and accessible materials. Pictures demonstrate techniques for applying different injury makeup like lacerations, impalements, and burns to achieve graphic but safe effects for training scenarios. The goal is to help emergency responders practice assessing and treating realistic-looking injuries in a controlled training environment.
The document discusses seizures, their classification, and treatment considerations for EMS. It describes how seizures are classified based on mental status (simple vs complex) and laterality (partial vs generalized). Generalized seizures involve both hemispheres and can cause loss of consciousness, while partial seizures originate in one hemisphere and may or may not affect consciousness. Status epilepticus is a medical emergency defined as continuous seizure activity. The document provides guidance for EMS on safely managing patients during and after seizure activity without forcing interventions.
This document provides information on various respiratory emergencies including their causes, signs and symptoms, and management strategies. Key points covered include:
- The respiratory system functions to oxygenate the blood and remove carbon dioxide through ventilation, diffusion, and perfusion. Failure of any part of this process can cause respiratory emergencies.
- Common respiratory emergencies discussed include upper airway obstruction, emphysema, asthma, pneumonia, toxic inhalation, and pulmonary embolism.
- Assessment involves evaluating the patient's airway, breathing, circulation, mental status and vital signs as well as taking a focused history. Signs and symptoms vary depending on the specific condition but may include dyspnea
This document provides information and guidelines for emergency medical responders (EMRs) on maintaining peripheral intravenous lines for stable patients during transport. It discusses the EMR's role in safely handling and transporting patients with existing IVs. It outlines personal safety concerns, required skills like adjusting drip rates and changing IV bags, and goals around keeping the IV patent and monitoring for complications. The document specifies considerations for IV transport, authorized and unauthorized IV solutions, complications, stabilization techniques, flow rate factors, drip rate calculations, troubleshooting problems, and required documentation.
This document provides information on poisonings and substance abuse for paramedics. It defines poisoning and substance abuse. It describes how to identify the patient and poison, determine the nature of the poison, and assess inhaled, absorbed, ingested and injected poisons. It discusses the initial assessment, airway/breathing/circulation, and transport decision for a poisoned patient. It also covers alcohol, opioids, sedatives, inhalants, stimulants, marijuana, hallucinogens and anticholinergics.
This document provides information on childbirth and obstetrical emergencies for emergency medical responders. It discusses the stages of normal labor and delivery, as well as complications that may arise like premature birth, breech birth, and prolapsed cord. Emergency procedures are outlined for handling various situations like breech delivery and umbilical cords wrapped around the baby's neck. Overall the document aims to equip EMRs with the essential knowledge needed to assist with emergency childbirth and recognize potential complications.
This document discusses the musculoskeletal system and emergencies. It covers the anatomy and functions of the musculoskeletal system including muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones. It describes different types of musculoskeletal injuries like sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures and provides treatment guidelines for splinting and immobilizing injured extremities. The document emphasizes the importance of assessing distal circulation and function before and after splinting and provides tips on proper splinting techniques and potential hazards of improper splinting.
The document discusses musculoskeletal injuries, including injuries to muscles, bones, and associated ligaments. It covers various types of musculoskeletal injuries, signs and symptoms, management of injuries, spinal injuries, head injuries, and splinting techniques. The goal for emergency responders is to manage musculoskeletal injuries, prevent further damage, minimize disability, and reduce pain.
This document provides an overview and training content for EF Johnson 53 SL ES and 51 SL ES series radios used by the Yukon Government. It covers system configuration, controls, display features, zone and site selection, registration, talkgroups, out of range indicators, and general operating policies and procedures. The training is delivered through a combination of presentation, demonstration, and hands-on exercises.
The document discusses the components and use of a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with spacer. An MDI contains salbutamol and propellant that are mixed by shaking. Using a spacer allows the medication particles to remain in the respirable 1-5 micron range to effectively deliver the dose to the lungs. Different types of spacers are available to use with MDIs.
This document provides an overview of annual aircraft safety training for rural EMS crew members who work with medical evacuation (medevac) crews. It covers definitions, standard medevac operations like ambulance parking and patient loading/unloading, airframe familiarization for different aircraft types, standard and emergency flight operations, and prohibited operations. The goal is to ensure EMS personnel can function safely as part of the medevac team on the airport tarmac and around medical evacuation aircraft during flight operations.
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Here is the summary of hypotension:
Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is when the pressure of blood circulating in the body is lower than normal or expected. It's only a problem if it negatively impacts the body and causes symptoms. Normal blood pressure is usually between 90/60 mmHg and 120/80 mmHg, but pressures below 90/60 are generally considered hypotensive.
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Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a serious medical condition that occurs when blood pressure in the body's arteries is consistently too high. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels as the heart pumps it. Hypertension can increase the risk of heart disease, brain disease, kidney disease, and premature death.
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Here is a summary of Pneumothorax:
Pneumothorax, also known as a collapsed lung, is a condition that occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall. This air buildup puts pressure on the lung, preventing it from expanding fully when you breathe. A pneumothorax can cause a complete or partial collapse of the lung.
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To describe and demonstrate care for closed wounds,
To describe and demonstrate care for open wounds,
To describe and demonstrate care for penetrating injuries, including impaled objects,
To present care for a foreign body in the eye, and
To describe the classification, common causes and management of burn injuries.
Describe abrasions, lacerations avulsions and crush injuries
Describe emergency care for open soft tissue injuries
Describe emergency care for amputations
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Describe common signs and symptoms of a foreign body in the eye
Describe emergency care for a foreign body in the eye
Describe causes and types of burns
Describe the signs and symptoms of the three classifications of burn injuries
Describe the rule of nines
Describe emergency care for thermal, chemical and electrical burns
Describe causes and types of burns
Describe the signs and symptoms of the three classifications of burn injuries
Describe the rule of nines
Describe emergency care for thermal, chemical and electrical burns
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